Amon-Ra St. Brown vs A.J. Brown
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
Start Amon-Ra St. Brown this week, and it isn't close: 3.9 projected points separate them (17.8 vs 13.9).
Amon-Ra St. Brown faces CAR, the 5th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. A.J. Brown faces BUF, the 26th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Amon-Ra St. Brown, and it isn't close: 24.1 points of value over replacement separate them (94.9 vs 70.8).
The draft market agrees: Amon-Ra St. Brown goes first at ADP 7.0 vs 16.6 for A.J. Brown.
Health note: A.J. Brown carries an injury flag of IR (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Amon-Ra St. BrownDET | A.J. BrownNWE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | CAR | BUF | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 17.8 | 13.9 | Brown +3.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #5 | #26 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 275.2 | 251.1 | Brown +24.1 pts |
| Points per game | 16.2 | 14.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 94.9 | 70.8 | Brown +24.1 |
| Overall rank | #15 | #24 | Brown by 9 |
| Position rank | WR5 | WR7 | |
| Market ADP | 7.0 | 16.6 | Brown +9.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or A.J. Brown in Week 4?
Start Amon-Ra St. Brown this week, and it isn't close: 3.9 projected points separate them (17.8 vs 13.9).
Should I draft Amon-Ra St. Brown or A.J. Brown in 2026 fantasy football?
Amon-Ra St. Brown. He projects 275.2 fantasy points with 94.9 value over replacement, vs 251.1 points and 70.8 for A.J. Brown (WR, PPR).